Everyone else serves the best wine first, and after the guests have drunk a lot, he serves the ordinary wine. But you have kept the best wine until now! John 2:1-11 Questions for Life Groups Read John 2:1-11. What are some of the possible symbolisms in this story?...
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Abundance: Finding happiness
Wedding feast at Asbury Church The fires in Los Angeles, California, are a blunt reminder of the damage we’ve done to our planet over the past century. Our planet recorded the warmest year in history in 2024, and Southern California’s drought that began several months...
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Jesus was baptized, too. And as He was praying, the Holy Spirit descended on Him, and a voice from heaven said, “You are my Son, and I am pleased with.” Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 3:15-17, 21-22. Have you been baptized? If not, what are...
Spirit: Baptism
Google the word spirit, and you’ll be treated to a plethora of opportunities to explore the airline with this word in its name. Spirit Airlines is known for its low prices but few amenities and extra charges for most services, including choosing a seat. The company...
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The visitors returned by another road after God warned them in a dream not to return to Herod. After the visitors depart, Joseph is warned in a dream to flee the country. Matthew 2:1-23 Questions for Life Groups Read Matthew 2:1-23. Are you familiar with this story?...
Dreams: Every second
According to Psychology Today, dreams have a purpose, but the purpose of dreams is not necessarily messages about self-improvement or the future. Instead, many researchers now believe that dreaming mediates memory consolidation and mood regulation. A little like...
Coming up in Worship
What is the purpose of worship? Have you ever considered this question? I’m sure many of us have at times. Many of us consistently and persistently show up each Sunday. We look forward to seeing familiar faces, even if we don’t really look forward to the effort of...
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But why did you need to search?” asked Jesus. “Didn’t you realize that I would be in my Father’s House?” But His parents didn’t understand. Luke 2:41-52 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 2:41-52. As you read this story, what strikes you as unusual? What parts can...
Missing: Growing up
This past week, I spent a few hours at the Henry Ford Museum with three of my grandchildren and their parents. The museum has been hosting a hockey display for several weeks, and families with young hockey players were anxious to see it before it left the museum. Two...
Pastor’s Book Club News
We finish our current worship series, Connected, on Sunday, December 29. As our companion book, we used a daily devotional, Daring to Connect, written by Pastor Dawn Darwin Weaks. We kick off 2025 with a new book by Dr. Leonid Alt, a board-certified psychiatrist and...